Touchpoints at Bloomfield has earned the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification offered by the American Heart Association®, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health. The certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating skilled nursing facilities against the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based requirements for heart failure (HF) patients, including program management, patient and caregiver education and suppor…

iCare Health Network proudly joins long-term care providers across the country in celebrating National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week, taking place June 12–18, 2025. This year’s theme, “We Are Champions,” perfectly captures the spirit and strength of the dedicated CNAs who form the backbone of care in skilled nursing and long term care, including here at iCare. Every day, iCare’s CNAs go above and beyond to support not only the physical health of our residents but also their e…

From May 11th to 17th, 2025, iCare Health Network proudly joins the nationwide observance of National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW aka Nursing Home Week), following the American Health Care Association’s theme, “Tapestry of Life.” This year’s theme emphasizes the “vibrant, diverse experiences of residents in skilled nursing facilities—each individual a unique thread contributing to a rich and interconnected community.” At iCare centers across New England, Nursing Home W…

A recent meeting of iCare Health Network’s Therapeutic Recreation Directors centered on impactful topics such as process (not outcome) driven programming, behavioral health in group settings, food centered activities, and storytelling strategies. The team also explored ways to incorporate community resource organizations into our calendars as “courses” to support resident independence and growth.

National Nurses Day and Week is a time to recognize the extraordinary work of nurses across the country,  celebrating the dedication, compassion, and professionalism that define the nursing profession — especially here at iCare Health Network. The American Nurses Association (ANA) chose “The Power of Nurses” as the theme for National Nurses Week 2025 to recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide. This theme celebrates nurses’ daily impact on healthcare, inno…